Interval International

Members of Interval International got a rude surprise recently, when they discovered a new fee has been added to many timeshare exchanges. Depending on what you’re trading, this could add $100, $200, or even $300+ to the cost of your transaction. Ouch! 🙁

On the other hand, many owners won’t see any effect. It all depends on your exchange strategies. So what’s the big deal? Read more…

If you’re a member of Interval International, you’ve surely seen promotions for their Gold and Platinum membership upgrades. They have a list of nice, shiny benefits that you can only get with these higher level memberships, but of course there’s also a cost.

The question is — are these upgraded memberships worth it? Here’s my take on it. . . [Continue]

We have smartphone apps for just about everything these days, from maps, to movies, to meditation. You can add timeshares to the list too, because the big exchange companies are also in the app market now.

Both II and RCI have apps that let you access some of their features while you’re on the go. What do they offer, and how do they compare? Here’s a feature by feature showdown between the two. Check it out…

If you’re in II, you’ve probably seen a promo like “Featured Flexchange Destinations.” So what is Flexchange? The simple answer is an exchange within 59 days of check-in. While accurate, that doesn’t tell the whole story. There’s a lot more […] Continue…

Many timeshare owners dream of exchanging it for idyllic spots around the world. Why can some owners trade for exotic destinations, while others can never find a good exchange? Here are 5 common ways to avoid getting the exchange you want. Continue…

I’m frequently asked whether it’s a good idea to buy a timeshare for some specific purpose. For instance, “Should I buy timeshare A so that I can use it to exchange into timeshare B?” If you’ve ever considered this strategy, here’s what you need to know […] Continue…

RCI Points are popular and well known. In comparison, Interval International’s point system has been flying under the radar, and most people know little about it. There are key differences between Interval and RCI timeshare points systems […] Continue…

A lot of the questions I get are about RCI vs. Interval International, so I’m doing a series of blog posts discussing some key differences. This starts with a fundamental difference in how the two companies filter your results when searching […] Continue…

If you’re a member of Interval International, chances are you recently received your 2014-15 Resort Directory. It’s tempting to skip all the info pages. You’ve seen it all before, right? But this year, there’s an important change in there. […] Continue article…

If you’re a member of II you may be able to get an extra timeshare vacation week for just the cost of a service fee. Pretty cool, right? Of course, there are some complications and limitations you need to know about. Here’s the scoop […] Continue article…